Butler County Amateur Radio Public Service Group
Dedicated to working with Butler County 9-1-1 Emergency Services
Upcoming Events
ARRL Field Day – June 26 & 27
ARRL Field Day is a local event and an opportunity for local amateur radio clubs to showcase the skills, science and technologies that make radio communication
KA3WIK, N3HRX, and KC3MRE on the Origins of Our Club & Emergency Communications
Ron Dambaugh, Joe Gracik, and Jim Pierce talk with WISR’s Tracey Morgan to share how our club got started and how we play an integral role
WA3GDS Talks Amateur Radio and Field Day on the Butler Buzz
Club member Dan Metrick talks with Kate Stutz of the Butler Buzz about amateur radio, public service, and our upcoming Field Day event.
News
6/9/2021 – Welcome New Member! Please welcome Dan Schall (KC3NYB) to our club.
5/8/2021 – Welcome New Member! Please welcome Joe Hoelzli (KC3SAU) to our club.
5/1/2021 – Delmar “Del” Simpson. SK. We regret to inform the BCARPSG membership and community that local amateur operator and Navy veteran Delmar “Del” Simpson (KB3WV) became a silent key on 4/22/2021. Del served 20 years in the U.S Navy as an Electronics Technician on “Boomers” (nuclear submarines). Following his Naval career, Del worked in off-shore oil exploration, including time on the ill-fated Ocean Ranger mobile rig. For more information on Del’s passing please see the Legacy Obituary (CLICK here…).
4/25/2021 – Upgrade Congratulations are in Order. Please congratulate Brian Adey (KC3RFV) who upgraded to Extra Class and Tim Donato (KC3NUC) who upgraded to General Class at our special exam session today.
3/22/2021 – Welcome New Member. Please welcome Jim Henry (KC3RGZ) to our club.
3/14/2021 – Congratulations & Welcome. A big round of applause for three of our members who upgraded their licenses to Extra Class today: Evelyn Aronsohn (KA3TIR), Ron Miller (KC3RHQ), and Jason Yasment (N3YAZ). Also, let’s welcome Brian Adey (KC3RFV) to the club. Congratulations to everyone!
Club Net Dates
ACS net at 7:45 PM. Digital training net to follow at 8:00 PM. Dates & net control ops:
- 16 June – KC3MRE
- 23 June – KA3KST
- 30 June – KA3RNF
- 7 July – W3TXG
- 14 July – Monthly Meeting (No Net)
- 21 July – KA3KST
- 28 July – KA3RNF
Repeater: Primary – 147.300+ 131.8pl; Backup – 443.900+ 131.8pl
7/14/2021 - Next Club Meeting
Our next monthly meeting will be at the Butler County Emergency Operations Center, 120 McCune Road, Butler, PA. Meeting will start at 7:30 PM.
Remote access options will be available for those who prefer to participate from home.
License Exams
Ham radio license exams, lead by the club’s volunteer examiners, are available after the monthly meeting or upon request.
Check our events section above for announcements about upcoming exam sessions.